Jacksonville is home to approximately 15,000 Jewish residents, and the University of North Florida offers several resources for Jewish students, one of which is Chabad UNF, which aims to create a welcoming and supportive space at the university.

St. Johns County announced it will renovate the old jail instead of demolishing it. The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society shares the significance of the jail and what it means to know that it will be saved.

Two local Jewish Americans made their mark on politics before the turn of the 20th century.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time when Jewish contributions to American culture and history are honored, and News4JAX is highlighting the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA).

News4Jax is celebrating Northeast Florida's Jewish Community all month long for Jewish American Heritage Month.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and all month long News4Jax is celebrating by highlighting local organizations, people and history.